| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Offensive coordinator, offensive line coach |
| Team | Florida State |
| Conference | ACC |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee at Martin (2007) |
| Playing career | |
| 2003–2006 | Tennessee–Martin |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career ( HC unless noted) | |
| 2007 | Tennessee–Martin ( GA) |
| 2008 | Tennessee–Martin (TE) |
| 2009 | Marshall (GA) |
| 2010–2011 | Itawamba (OL/RC) |
| 2012–2013 | Chattanooga (OL) |
| 2014–2015 | Georgia Southern (OL) |
| 2016–2017 | Tulane (AHC/OL) |
| 2018 | Tulane (AHC/RGC/OL) |
| 2019 | Charlotte ( OC/OL) |
| 2020–2021 | Florida State (OL) |
| 2022–present | Florida State (OC/OL) |
Alex Atkins is an American college football coach. He is the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for the Florida State Seminoles.
Playing career
Atkins was a four-year starter on the offensive line at guard for UT-Martin. He received all-conference honors twice.
Coaching career
Early coaching career
Atkins began his coaching career at his alma mater, UT-Martin in 2007 working as a graduate assistant. In 2008, he was promoted and given a position and began coaching the tight ends. In 2009, he served as a graduate assistant for Marshall. In 2010, he joined Itawamba Community College in Mississippi as the team's offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator. In 2012 and 2013, he worked as the offensive line coach for Chattanooga. [1] Atkins arrived at Georgia Southern in 2014 once again working with the offensive line. He left after the 2015 season.
Tulane
In 2016, Atkins went to Tulane as the assistant head coach and offensive line coach. [2] In 2018, he was given the additional title of run game coordinator. [3]
Charlotte
In 2019, Atkins served as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for the Charlotte 49ers. [4]
Florida State
In 2020, Atkins joined Florida State as the team's offensive line coach. [5] [6] In 2022, he was named the team's offensive coordinator. [7] [8]
References
- ^ "Offensive line coach Alex Atkins' departure delays UTC Mocs' spring practice". timesfreepress.com. February 26, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "New coach Alex Atkins looks to breathe life into Tulane's offensive line | Tulane | nola.com". www.nola.com. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Football Assistant head coach Alex Atkins Named Running game coordinator". Tulane University Athletics. December 21, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Alex Atkins - Football Coach". Charlotte Athletics. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Offensive coordinator Alex Atkins leaving Charlotte 49ers for Florida State". www.wbtv.com. December 29, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ Korosec, Courteney (December 29, 2019). "FSU hires Charlotte Offensive Coordinator Alex Atkins". Tomahawk Nation. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ Lewis, Dustin. "OFFICIAL: Alex Atkins Elevated To Offensive Coordinator". Sports Illustrated Florida State Seminoles News, Analysis and More. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "What does Alex Atkins bring as FSU's offensive coordinator?". www.tomahawknation.com. January 21, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
External links
- Living people
- Charlotte 49ers football coaches
- Chattanooga Mocs football coaches
- Florida State Seminoles football coaches
- Georgia Southern Eagles football coaches
- Itawamba Indians football coaches
- Marshall Thundering Herd football coaches
- Tulane Green Wave football coaches
- UT Martin Skyhawks football coaches
- UT Martin Skyhawks football players
- Coaches of American football from Illinois
- Players of American football from Chicago
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Offensive coordinator, offensive line coach |
| Team | Florida State |
| Conference | ACC |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee at Martin (2007) |
| Playing career | |
| 2003–2006 | Tennessee–Martin |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career ( HC unless noted) | |
| 2007 | Tennessee–Martin ( GA) |
| 2008 | Tennessee–Martin (TE) |
| 2009 | Marshall (GA) |
| 2010–2011 | Itawamba (OL/RC) |
| 2012–2013 | Chattanooga (OL) |
| 2014–2015 | Georgia Southern (OL) |
| 2016–2017 | Tulane (AHC/OL) |
| 2018 | Tulane (AHC/RGC/OL) |
| 2019 | Charlotte ( OC/OL) |
| 2020–2021 | Florida State (OL) |
| 2022–present | Florida State (OC/OL) |
Alex Atkins is an American college football coach. He is the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for the Florida State Seminoles.
Playing career
Atkins was a four-year starter on the offensive line at guard for UT-Martin. He received all-conference honors twice.
Coaching career
Early coaching career
Atkins began his coaching career at his alma mater, UT-Martin in 2007 working as a graduate assistant. In 2008, he was promoted and given a position and began coaching the tight ends. In 2009, he served as a graduate assistant for Marshall. In 2010, he joined Itawamba Community College in Mississippi as the team's offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator. In 2012 and 2013, he worked as the offensive line coach for Chattanooga. [1] Atkins arrived at Georgia Southern in 2014 once again working with the offensive line. He left after the 2015 season.
Tulane
In 2016, Atkins went to Tulane as the assistant head coach and offensive line coach. [2] In 2018, he was given the additional title of run game coordinator. [3]
Charlotte
In 2019, Atkins served as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for the Charlotte 49ers. [4]
Florida State
In 2020, Atkins joined Florida State as the team's offensive line coach. [5] [6] In 2022, he was named the team's offensive coordinator. [7] [8]
References
- ^ "Offensive line coach Alex Atkins' departure delays UTC Mocs' spring practice". timesfreepress.com. February 26, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "New coach Alex Atkins looks to breathe life into Tulane's offensive line | Tulane | nola.com". www.nola.com. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Football Assistant head coach Alex Atkins Named Running game coordinator". Tulane University Athletics. December 21, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Alex Atkins - Football Coach". Charlotte Athletics. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Offensive coordinator Alex Atkins leaving Charlotte 49ers for Florida State". www.wbtv.com. December 29, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ Korosec, Courteney (December 29, 2019). "FSU hires Charlotte Offensive Coordinator Alex Atkins". Tomahawk Nation. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ Lewis, Dustin. "OFFICIAL: Alex Atkins Elevated To Offensive Coordinator". Sports Illustrated Florida State Seminoles News, Analysis and More. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "What does Alex Atkins bring as FSU's offensive coordinator?". www.tomahawknation.com. January 21, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
External links
- Living people
- Charlotte 49ers football coaches
- Chattanooga Mocs football coaches
- Florida State Seminoles football coaches
- Georgia Southern Eagles football coaches
- Itawamba Indians football coaches
- Marshall Thundering Herd football coaches
- Tulane Green Wave football coaches
- UT Martin Skyhawks football coaches
- UT Martin Skyhawks football players
- Coaches of American football from Illinois
- Players of American football from Chicago